It has been a long time since we wanted to visit Oxford with the girls. Last week-end we decided to go there by train but it was about £50. In the end we decided to take the car as it was my turn to drive.

We parked at a « Park and ride » outside of the city and took a bus to reach the City center. Honestly, we didn’t really what to do in Oxford. We looked for places to go but didn’t know where they were or where we were! So we went to the first corner shop we found and bought a map.

We wanted to visit the Oxford Castle « unlocked » but the price was a bit too much, in the end we followed the crown and ended up on the Main Street.First thing we did was to go up the Carfax tower where you can see the whole city from above, and it really really beautiful. It takes only £2.70 and 99 steps to see one of the most beautiful sight of Oxford.

The « Great Hall » inspired Harry Potter « Great Hall » where all the students meet for lunch and dinners. The great hall is still used as a dinner room for the member’s of the college. The stairs were also used in the movies.

Then, we visited the Bodleian Library but we got there too late and the last tour of the day was sold out. Unfortunately it is not possible to visit the library without a guide as the books are really precious and old. All the visitors have to leave their bags and cameras in a locker at the reception.

We still visited other parts of Oxford. I really loved the city even if I was a bit disappointed by the weather which was really annoying. I hope we will be able to go back there when the sun will be back.